Benefits of Sustainability:
What does this mean for us?
Environmental
Sustainability policies are, of course,
the result of planning ahead and being
conscious about the availability of
natural resources—going as far down
to the soil that grows essential oils for
foods and beverages. Flavorchem’s
documented policies show our
commitment to protecting our planet.
Transparency
The sustainability issues we’re faced
with today stem from overlooking
the problem, with the belief that
there is an endless supply of natural
resources on this planet. Flavorchem
is conscious of this issue and offers
a clear view into our supply chain,
using suppliers who share the same
sustainability philosophies.
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
(800) 4-FLAVOR
1525 Brook Drive
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Health & Safety
A good sustainability program will
improve the air we breathe and the
water we drink, thus decreasing any
adverse impact on the human body.
Everyone benefits when we are
conscious of the environment. The
best gift we can give is ensuring a
long, healthy and prosperous life for
generations to follow.
Social
Being sustainable is sharing a level of
responsibility and accountability to
society, as well as providing a boost to
the local community. Our commitment
also extends to improving the standard
of living in developing countries
through supplier programs, ensuring
their local communities benefit
from sound sustainability practices.
Flavorchem goes beyond this with the
contribution of corporate donations
and scholarships, creating a positive
effect not just on the beneficiary, but
on society as a whole.
FLAVORCHEM WEST
(888) 2-FLAVOR
271 Calle Pintoresco
San Clemente, CA 92672
[email protected] | www.flavorchem.com
Flavorchem Sustainability
A Sustainable Outlook
When the book Silent Spring was released in 1962, the
environmental movement gained momentum, impacting
the way manufacturers and retailers conduct business.
Environmentally conscious consumers are increasingly
demanding that the products they consume are produced with
sustainable practices with minimal environmental impact.
Since Flavorchem’s inception in 1971, the company has
taken a proactive approach towards sustainability regarding
environmental, economic, and social affairs. Our key areas of
focus are:
Conservation of Energy
Flavorchem institutes a variety of measures to reduce consumption of energy and minimize
reliance on fossil fuels. New and existing facilities have been installed with high R-value
insulated windows, motion light sensors, skylights, and energy-efficient lightening wherever
possible. This has reduced our power consumption by an estimated 200,000 kWh per
year. Additionally, renewable energy sources are
used for 100% of the power consumption in the
new liquid production building with 10% being
supplied to all existing buildings.
Conservation of Resources
Waste reduction initiatives are important to our
conservation efforts and are an integral part of
Flavorchem’s daily operations. Elimination of
disposable, single-use plastic containers and
measuring utensils to washable, reusable stainless
steel containers has been implemented in all
laboratory and production areas. Spent coffee
grounds are applied to agricultural areas as a
soil amendment in the California location. Both
facilities have ongoing office waste reduction
initiatives with paperless processes being adopted
whenever possible.
Recycling
Reduction of solid waste through recycling initiatives
is encouraged throughout the company. Flavorchem
contracts with a document shredding partner to securely
destroy and recycle any paper, saving an estimated 56
mature trees annually. The fragrance division, Orchidia,
shreds documents and recycles that as packing material,
rather than using non-biodegradable polystyrene beads.
In addition, all hazardous and non-hazardous product
waste is sent to energy recovery companies, and
all corrugated containers, broken pallets, metal
and plastic drums are recycled.
Green Building
The new 44,000 sq. ft. facility in Downers
Grove, housing liquid production, quality
control, regulatory, and employee training
areas, is a LEED® Silver Certified building.
Flavorchem met exemplary measures* in order
to achieve this status, such as the use of recycled,
renewable and low-emitting building materials,
as well as responsible waste management and conservation
practices. Initiatives include 23% energy savings, 100%
renewable energy consumption, 36% reduction in waste
water, 84% of construction waste diverted from the landfill
and recycled materials used for 20% of the building.
*LEED® Silver criteria and awarded certificate available upon request.
Community
As an employer, manufacturer, and supplier, we understand
our impact on the local community. We’ve operated out
of our Illinois location since 1982 and our California
location since 1996. Many of our employees live in or near
the same towns, stressing the importance of responsible
corporate behavior. We do everything within our ability
to contribute to the development and betterment of our
communities.